![CURTIS, Henry (1819-89). Beauties of The Rose. Bristol: John Lavers & London: Groombridge & Sons, 1850[-53]. 2 volumes in one, 4° (278 x 222mm). Lithographed title to vol. one printed in gold, 38 hand-coloured lithographed plates by Henry Curtis (light staining to a couple of plates not affecting image, some spotting and browning, mainly to tissue guards). Contemporary half morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments with repeated rose motif, gilt edges, marbled endpapers (extremeties lightly rubbed). Provenance: E. Hurley, Oxford (contemporary signature on front free endpaper) -- Margaret Allen (later signature).](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2005/CSK/2005_CSK_05622_0029_000(104456).jpg?w=1)
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CURTIS, Henry (1819-89). Beauties of The Rose. Bristol: John Lavers & London: Groombridge & Sons, 1850[-53]. 2 volumes in one, 4° (278 x 222mm). Lithographed title to vol. one printed in gold, 38 hand-coloured lithographed plates by Henry Curtis (light staining to a couple of plates not affecting image, some spotting and browning, mainly to tissue guards). Contemporary half morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments with repeated rose motif, gilt edges, marbled endpapers (extremeties lightly rubbed). Provenance: E. Hurley, Oxford (contemporary signature on front free endpaper) -- Margaret Allen (later signature).
Henry Curtis was proprietor of the West of England Roseries, Moorend, Bristol. This work contains drawings of specimens taken from his own nurseries, and as such represents a selection of the rose cultivars or hybrids available through a commercial nursery of the period. Nissen BBI 435; Pritzel 435; Sitwell & Blunt p88.
Henry Curtis was proprietor of the West of England Roseries, Moorend, Bristol. This work contains drawings of specimens taken from his own nurseries, and as such represents a selection of the rose cultivars or hybrids available through a commercial nursery of the period. Nissen BBI 435; Pritzel 435; Sitwell & Blunt p88.
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